We have company over often throughout the year. And once fall hits, it seems like a nonstop parade of guests coming and going throughout the home. But I also have pets and a messy child. Plus I like to cook. So our house may not always smell the best. But I don't want to use a chemical laden spray to try and rid my home of funky odors. Remember, those pets and that messy child are still in the home and I do not want them breathing in toxins. So what am I to do? Open the windows when it's 9 ...
2018 Holiday Gift Guides
Buzz into the Holidays with Beessential
Winter arrived with a vengeance this year here in the midwest. The temps have been freezing cold and well below normal paired with gusty winds makes for a miserable time outside. Top that with an early arrival of the flu virus and harsh viruses spreading through the schools means we need to take care of ourselves and be kind to our bodies. Beessential is one way I can take care of my family and myself with a company that uses natural, pure ingredients that are good for us and our ...
Unique Teacher Gifts from DIGIBUDDHA
It's been a little over a year since I discovered DIGIBUDDHA. Last year we gave Peyton's teacher a personalized set of Apple for Teacher stationery. It was a complete hit! This year we are changing it up a bit and doing a set of stationery with a matching desk calendar. It was extremely difficult to choose a design. DIGIBUDDHA has so many fun, colorful and expressive designs to choose from that it's hard to settle on just one. But when I saw the Pink and Green floral design I just knew that was ...
Must Have Camping Essentials by GSI Outdoors
I have been taking Peyton camping ever since she was three years old. It's a family tradition of ours to go every summer at least once and usually to a new destination each time. I love taking a long weekend and just unplugging from everything and relax by the campfire. Though we may be camping, that doesn't mean we are only roasting hotdogs and eating junk food for the duration of the trip. I have taught Peyton that anything we cook at home in our kitchen can be cooked over a campfire or on a ...
A New Holiday Tradition: Reindeer In Here
We didn't have many holiday traditions growing up. It just really was not my family's thing. But now that I have my own family, I love creating family traditions for us to enjoy year after year. And to hopefully pass down to the next generation. This year we are starting a new family tradition with Reindeer In Here. What is Reindeer In Here? I'm glad you're curious! First, it's a fun family tradition you can include your children in. And with this tradition, your child gets a new friend that ...
Family Game Night: Cribbage
I'm going to be honest here, I've never played cribbage. But Peyton does. She learned it in school as part of her math class. And you know what do with that knowledge? They go to the senior living complex down the street from the school and play cribbage with the seniors! I seriously that was so cute. All these little third graders walking down the sidewalk for an afternoon of cribbage at the senior center. I thought it was really a nice thing for the school to line up. Peyton really took ...